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Chapter 470 Nan Zhuren: Do you know how long I've been waiting for you?
Nan Zhuren used almost every language-related means of "appeasement" before finally managing to get the middle-aged couple to leave.

Then, a boy who looked to be about a high school student walked in with his head down.

He was the real client of Nan Zhuren's consultation this time.

Having just had a brief encounter with the other party's parents, Nan Zhuren subconsciously assumed a "humanistic" stance towards the visitor.

Then, after glancing up at Nan Zhuren, the visitor immediately lowered his head, his ears gradually turning red.

Nan Zhuren: "..."

……

In the lounge of the reception area, a man completely wrapped in clothes sat in the corner closest to the air conditioner, letting out a sigh of relief.

The summer heat made people sweat profusely, and their short-sleeved shirts and outer sun-protective clothing stuck together, while the hair pressed down under the baseball cap became clumps.

After looking around to make sure no one else was around, he picked up the water glass in front of him and gulped it down like a water buffalo.

With a "click," the couple, who had just dropped their son off at the consultation room, clamored as they entered the lounge.

The sudden break in the silence made the man pause in his drinking.

He quickly put down his water glass and pulled up his mask.

He gave the couple a long look, listening to their conversation about their son.

When the other person showed any inclination to look at him, he quickly turned away, leaving only his back to the middle-aged couple.

With the cold air from the air conditioner blowing directly on his forehead and the strange couple staring at him from behind, the man didn't know whether he should breathe a sigh of relief or hold his breath.
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At 16:25, Nan Zhuren rubbed his forehead.

Mo Kai reported the latest developments to him.

"The first visitor this afternoon didn't seem interested in renewing; the second visitor asked about the price and seemed hesitant, then said they would communicate online; the third visitor did seem interested in renewing. Professor Nan, should we take them on?"

Nan Zhuren recalled for a moment and replied, "The first one simply came seeking validation. I provided enough emotional value, so it's reasonable for her not to renew. The second one... let's skip her. Her situation is similar to the first client's; she said she came for advice, but really she was just seeking validation. If she renews, she'll be referred to another counselor..."

Not far away, some ears seemed to stand up, and some eyes began to shine.

"As for the third one..."

Nan Zhuren recalled: "Actually, there was a tendency towards high risk, but the source of this risk was not the visitor himself..."

After thinking for a short while.

“Let’s accept it,” Nan Zhuren nodded, deciding to take on the third visitor. The other party did indeed have a need for counseling, but this need was not quite what the visitor’s parents had expected.

With Nan Zhuren's abilities, he can provide visitors with the necessary assistance while effectively mitigating risks.

Mo Kai took Nan Zhuren's instructions to heart, as if they were priceless treasures. Based on Nan Zhuren's assessments of the visitors, Mo Kai was able to communicate with them more effectively online.

At the same time, Nan Zhuren's words also gave Mo Kai a simple impression of the visitor; with this impression in mind, Mo Kai could learn more efficiently when looking at the conceptual case materials compiled by Nan Zhuren.

Balancing work and study is a valid approach.

Mo Kai could feel the envious glances from the other assistants; most consultants and their assistants wouldn't talk this much.

“By the way, senior brother,” Mo Kai suddenly said, “Nan Zhihao has arrived.”

Nan Zhuren's eyes lit up: "Just arrived?"

Mo Kai shook his head: "He arrived shortly after the last consultation started, and I've been waiting for ages."

At this point, Mo Kai seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps asking Nan Zhuren, "He clearly said he had class this afternoon, and even if he came, he'd probably be late. But he arrived so early." "Could it be that he skipped class to get a consultation? He seems very eager to get a consultation."

Nan Zhuren neither nodded nor shook his head, but simply recalled the problems the client had presented during the initial consultation, as well as the unexpected meeting that followed.

During the first consultation, Nan Zhihao exhibited a strong avoidant social tendency, seemingly having experienced a traumatic event that caused him to experience flashbacks, along with concurrent social anxiety disorder and even social phobia.

And then, combined with that meeting at the courthouse...

"The visitor may have arrived early because they skipped class, or it may be because they didn't have class in the afternoon. The previous excuse of 'having class' was just that—an excuse used to...test the counselor."

Nan Zhuren first answered Mo Kai's question: "But this is actually a sign that the visitor has a strong desire to seek consultation."

Mo Kai was a little confused: "The other party is making up excuses to test the counselor and avoid counseling, which is actually a sign that they have a strong desire for counseling?"

Nan Zhuren nodded and then shook his head: "Making up reasons is not to refuse consultation... Anyway, this is how it is with [avoidant style] visits."

After speaking, Nan Zhuren glanced at his table, casually picked up an hourglass ornament, and instructed Mo Kai:

"In addition to the two glasses of water, prepare an extra cup of coffee later."

"Senior brother, you suddenly want to drink coffee?" Mo Kai asked curiously.

“No, this is for visitors,” Nan Zhuren said.

The counselor began to mentally organize the counseling plan for this session.

……

Five minutes later.

Nan Zhuren sat in the consultation room, thought for a moment, and then reached out to press his temples.

[Emotional readjustment]

I adjusted my state to the most rational state.

dong dong dong-

"Please come in."

A routine conversation.

Nan Zhuren looked Nan Zhihao up and down. It was a familiar full-body suit. Although the style had changed, it still covered his entire body almost completely.

This is not a good sign. Nan Zhuren needs to find a clever opportunity to make the visitor lower these physical defenses.

While pondering these thoughts, Nan Zhuren's expression remained unchanged as he began, as was customary during his second consultation, with the usual opening remarks.

"It's great to see you here again."

Note that such words should only be used in the early to mid-stages, such as the second or third consultation. Using them in the first consultation would sound harsh, since one should not "feel happy" to see anyone in the counseling room. In the later stages, the client's ultimate goal is to leave counseling and live independently. In this case, the client's repeated appearances are a bad sign, and feeling "happy" about the client's arrival would become a form of false reinforcement.

"It seems that after a week of reflection, you've decided to face your problems head-on. That's a big breakthrough." Nan Zhuren gave a positive response.

Nan Zhihao nodded and brought up, "We ran into you guys at the court a few days ago, Professor Nan."

The visitor seemed to care a lot about that meeting?

Nan Zhuren noticed this.

(End of this chapter)